challenge it could

Friends, "Debate sa P'town" is our maiden voyage so please bear with us, but we can assure you that it will be successful. Our volunteers are working very hard to make this thing happen in Los Angeles, a city as sprawling as Metro Manila hence outreach is a challenge.
It could have been easier if we succumb to the temptation of soliciting corporate sponsors, but we decided on the getgo to be totally independent and not answerable to any interest that could compromise our positions.
Salamat sa lahat ng handang tumulong sa poyektong ito.